Bandits, Prophets & Messiahs: Popular Movements in the Time of Jesus
The
Trinity Press edition of this popular book includes a new preface by
the author, responding to reviews of earlier editions. Horsley also sets
forth the continuing value of Bandits, Prophets, and Messiahs for
reconstructing the social history background of the New Testament.This
book represents a brilliant portrait of Jewish culture in the first
century and contains a fresh evaluation of Jesus' relation to this
complex society. Horsley rediscovers the "common people" (Jewish
peasantry) in the time of Jesus the masses led by bandit forces,
apocalyptic prophets, and messianic leaders and provides new insights
into their significance.Get it
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